Republic Day Parade: With Many Firsts, India’s Military Might, Cultural Legacy on Display at Rajpath
Republic Day marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950.
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Republic Day Parade LIVE: What wonderful coincidence it’s of our history that Jan 26 Australia Day, is India’s Republic Day, a national day shared b/w friends. Australia-India share more than national day. We pursue same ideals-democracy, freedom, liberty, diversity, enterprise, opportunity, said Australian PM. “Our history is long and our connections are many. With each year, we become even closer. The global pandemic has not divided us but has made us appreciate these shared ideals even more”, he added.
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel unfurled the national flag in Baster today, on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/OclldnzoRA
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
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Republic Day 2021 LIVE: Parade culminates with a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900km/hr carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’. The aircraft is piloted by Gp Capt Harkirat Singh, Shaurya Chakra, Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron with Sqn Ldr Kislaykant.
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Republic Day 2021 LIVE: The ‘Trinetra’ formation comprising of three Su-30MKIs – the three aircraft split outwards and upwards, forming a ‘Trishul in the Sky’. The formation is led by Gp Capt AK Misra. Commanding Officer of 15 Squadron with Sqn Ldr RC Kulkarni.
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#RepublicDay parade culminates with a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900km/hr carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’. The aircraft is piloted by Gp Capt Harkirat Singh, Shaurya Chakra, Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron with Sqn Ldr Kislaykant. pic.twitter.com/ochv25VhkT
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
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Republic Day LIVE: ‘Rudra’ formation comprising a Dakota aircraft flanked by 2 Mi-17 IV helicopters. Dakotas were instrumental in airlifting troops into Kashmir Valley to repel invaders from across borders in 1947. They played a significant role in Tangail airdrop leading to Bangladesh’s liberation.
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Republic day LIVE: Designed after the theme ‘Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh’, the tableau of Uttar Pradesh also displays Ram Mandir. The forepart of the middle tableau shows Deepotsava of Ayodhya, in which millions of earthen lamps are lit.
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Delhi: With the theme of 'Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: COVID' the tableau of the Department of Biotechnology depicts the process of #COVID19 Vaccine development through various processes. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/xBqTeXIVxq
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
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Republic Day 2021 LIVE: A replica of the Sun Temple at Modhera displayed on the gujarat tableau. The tableau depicts the Sabhamandap, part of the Sun Temple. It’s 52 pillars denote 52 weeks of a Solar year.
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Republic Day 2021 LIVE: Ladakh tableau shows UT’s culture & communal harmony besides art & architecture, languages & dialects, customs & costumes, fairs & festivals, literature, music.
Republic Day 2021: The national capital has turned into a fortress as it is witnessing two big events–Republic Day celebrations and a farmers’ tractor parade. The city has been brought under heavy security cover with the deployment of thousands of security personnel in central Delhi and several border points.
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Republic Day marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. The Republic Day Parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness the parade.
As per tradition, the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. The parade will commence with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute. The parade will be commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva medal, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area. Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command.
A total of 17 states and UTs will be represented on the Rajpath in this year’s parade through their vibrant tableaux, besides that of various ministries and the three armed forces.
The young union territory of Ladakh will make its debut in the extravaganza on Rajpath with a beautiful tableau depicting the iconic Thikse Monastery and its cultural heritage. The UT was created in 2019 after the central government bifurcated the state of Jammu and Kashmir came into UTs.
“Our tableau will be showcased for the first time on Rajpath in the grand parade. We had struggled to get a separate UT status and that aspiration was fulfilled in 2019 and we had celebrated it in Ladakh. And, now as an independent UT, with our own identity, we will be taking part in the ceremonial event. We feel very happy,” said Diksit Palmo, who hails from Leh.
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